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Based in New Milford, NJ (Bergen County) and serving couples across New Jersey, New York City, and the Hudson Valley, Alex Kaplan is known for creating a calm, guided, and joy-filled photography experience. Browse our latest posts for real wedding inspiration, expert tips, and behind-the-scenes moments that make your day unforgettable.

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7 Essential Tips for Graduate School Application Headshots in NJ (Requirements, Outfit & Prep)

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You spent months on your personal statement. You tracked down three recommenders, rewrote your resume twice, and obsessed over every detail of your application. Then came the photo field. For most grad school applicants in New Jersey, that’s where things get improvised. A quick crop of something from a family event. A selfie taken in […]

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7 Essential Tips for Dental School Application Headshots in NJ (Requirements, Outfit & Prep)

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You’ve worked hard to get here. Now your dental school application headshot needs to match that effort. It’s one of the few parts of your application you have complete control over- and it shapes your first impression before any interview, before any committee conversation, before anyone reads a single word of your personal statement. A […]

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Actor Headshots in NYC & Northern NJ: Commercial vs. Theatrical Headshots

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Your headshot is your first audition. Before you ever step into a casting room, your image has already been evaluated by casting directors deciding who looks ready to work. In competitive markets like NYC and Northern New Jersey, actors need headshots that are clear, current, and strategically aligned with the roles they want to book. […]

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How to Choose the Right Corporate Headshot Background for NJ & NYC Professionals

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Most professionals think a corporate headshot is simply about looking polished. But in competitive markets like Northern New Jersey and New York City, looking polished isn’t enough. Your background is doing just as much work as your expression, and often determines whether you’re perceived as credible, approachable, modern, or out of touch. In NJ and […]

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Professional Headshots for Medical School Applications in New Jersey

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You’ve spent months studying for the MCAT, writing personal statements, and carefully choosing where to apply. Then you reach the photo upload field. It feels like a small detail. It isn’t. Some medical schools request a photo for secondaries. Others list it as optional. Either way, your image becomes part of the file admissions committees […]

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Corporate Headshots New Jersey: Brian’s Professional LinkedIn Photos

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When Brian needed corporate headshots in New Jersey for his website and LinkedIn profile, he wanted a photographer who could deliver polished, professional results without the typical studio stress. That’s exactly what we provided during his Saturday session at our New Milford studio, and the results speak for themselves. Why Corporate Headshots Matter for Your […]

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